Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers and People with Disabilities

This tender presents a clear need for a vital social service but suffers from significant data inconsistency regarding financial values and a lack of detailed evaluation criteria, impacting fairness and clarity.

The tender defines an Open procedure, uses an appropriate CPV code, and references statutory requirements, indicating general compliance. Mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned. However, the absence of a reveal date makes a full assessment of the tender period challenging.

The service description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable. However, the tender lacks specific, detailed evaluation criteria, stating only that evaluation will 'primarily focus on quality criteria,' which is insufficient for bidders.

Most basic information, including title, organization, value, duration, and location, is provided. Documents are listed as available. However, the absence of detailed evaluation criteria and a specific contract start date are notable gaps.

Document access is implied, value is disclosed (though inconsistent), and e-procurement is enabled. Requirements appear generic. However, the lack of objective and transparent evaluation criteria beyond 'primarily quality' significantly undermines fairness, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

Electronic submission is supported, duration and financing information (fixed annual payment) are available. The document URL is implied by reference to the 'Public Contracts Scotland platform' but not explicitly provided in the basic information, and the contract start date is not known.

While most key fields are populated and dates are logical, there is a critical financial inconsistency. The 'Estimated Value' is stated as 2,200,000.00 EUR, while the 'Fixed annual payment' is £440,000 over a 36-month (3-year) duration, totaling £1,320,000. This significant discrepancy, compounded by different currencies, is a major concern.

The tender's core purpose, providing support for unpaid carers and people with disabilities, inherently addresses social aspects. However, there are no explicit criteria for environmental sustainability, innovation, or broader social clauses beyond the service's direct impact.